Longhorn Secondary History and Political Education, Learner’s Book senior 4, is a new course Learner-Instruction Book that has been recommended by the Ministry of Education and Sports, for use in Uganda Secondary Schools. It fulfils all the goals and targets of the Lower Secondary History and Political Education Curriculum in Uganda, which the learner must follow for effective execution of the course content.

Longhorn Secondary History and Political Education, Learner’s Book senior 4, is unique, in that it allows a thorough implementation of all course content by the learners, while using all learner-centered teaching methodologies, which in turn, promote the participation for all, in learning History and Political Education through:

• Well-organised topics which are sequentially presented, to allow transition from one concept to the next.
• Demonstrative integration of text and illustrations to boost understanding.
• Numerous indoor and outdoor activities which are investigative.
• Experimentation and demonstration using locally available materials.
• Work-to-do exercises within the activities and at the end.
• History and Political Education -related games which make learning History and Political Education interesting, and enjoyable for all.
• A user-friendly approach which is well-centred on the learner’s own environment for easier understanding of the concepts.

Longhorn Secondary History and Political Education, Learner’s Book Senior 4, is detailed and comprehensively covers all the Learning outcomes tabulated in the Senior 4 History and Political Education syllabus. The authors are experts in History and Political Education, and are classroom teachers, who have taught History and Political Education for many years. They have brought their vast experience into play in this book.